You might find some one to Straighten it but by the time your done it's would be safer and cheaper to replace it .
Harley cast wheel damage
I'm wondering if there's a way to safely repair a bent Harley cast wheel ?
It appears it took an impact that bent the outside edge of the tire bead outward.
It appears it took an impact that bent the outside edge of the tire bead outward.
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Cast will ussually break before it returns to normal... steel you could bend back but cast will lose alot of strength if you do manage to bend it back without breaking a chunk out. Had to replace a few atv wheels cuz of that.
ThisCast will ussually break before it returns to normal...
Replace as needed maybe unsafe to ride on.
Aluminum wheels are repairable, however, I'd be a little cautious about it. It depends on the damage and how bad it is.
Yes, aluminum breaks when you bend it, which is why its heated and retreated after repair to restore strength. Cast aluminum is one of the weakest parts on any vehicle to begin with.
The cost of repair with shipping may be equal to or more than a used rim.
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Yes, aluminum breaks when you bend it, which is why its heated and retreated after repair to restore strength. Cast aluminum is one of the weakest parts on any vehicle to begin with.
The cost of repair with shipping may be equal to or more than a used rim.
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It's actually a used rim I was looking to buy , think I'll pass on it. By the time I bought and had it fixed a new one or a GOOD used one looks like a better way to spend my money.Aluminum wheels are repairable, however, I'd be a little cautious about it. It depends on the damage and how bad it is.
Yes, aluminum breaks when you bend it, which is why its heated and retreated after repair to restore strength. Cast aluminum is one of the weakest parts on any vehicle to begin with.
The cost of repair with shipping may be equal to or more than a used rim.
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Take care when buying used alloy wheels, especially after-market. Some of them can become porous after a few years so the tyre pressure gradually goes down. Bought a pair for a Road King a few years ago (genuine H-D ones) and they lost a steady 2 psi every week. Tried everything before I realised it was nothing to do with the tyres. Still got them in the attic...
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